I started at the weekend having sensitive skin around my torso

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I started at the weekend having sensitive skin around my torso on the right hand side - it has continued to be sensitive on and off over the last few days. Today my stomach has felt quite bloated. I've been extremely tired over the last few months but I've put this down to having two young children - but to be honest the tiredness has got worse. Not sure if you can offer any advise

No rashBut I've been checking because initially thought it might be shingles - it's around my middle back right round to the middle of my stomach just under bra line - sorry it's actually on the left side not right - I'm that tired!

Well shingles is a thought if you've had chickenpox in the past but usually the characteristic rash appear in about two days after the pain starts. So it still could be that and it's possible you'll get the rash tomorrow. But with the bloating it could be diverticulitis--inflammation of a small pouch in the left colon. I think the best thing to do, since I can't examine you, is for you to see your doctor for an exam, blood work, and a ct scan of the abdomen if he feels that's warrantedLet me know if you need more information please

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